Physical Therapist, Per-Diem - $57/hour

Village Point; Monroe Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Credit Union

DailyPay voluntary benefits

Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Village Point is seeking a Per-Diem Physical Therapist to assess, plan, and administer rehabilitative programs that improve mobility and restore function in residents of a Springpoint Senior Living Community in Monroe Township, NJ.

The role requires an active NJ Physical Therapist license and graduation from an accredited program. You will perform initial exams, document progress, and educate patients and families. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• Current NJ Physical Therapist State License.
• Experience with rehabilitative programs and patient mobility improvements.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial exam and evaluate data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Plan and carry out individualized physical therapy programs to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient records or computer system.
• Identify goals, progress, and plans for reevaluation with patients and families.
• Administer manual therapies, massage, or traction to relieve pain and improve strength.
• Test strength, range of motion, sensation, and functional capacity; record data.
• Instruct patients and families in home treatment procedures.
• Coordinate with physicians and other team members to plan interventions.
• Review physician referrals and patient medical records to determine required therapy.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited therapy program

Current NJ Physical Therapist State License

Job description

Village Point
3 David Brainerd Dr.
Monroe Twp., NJ 08831, USA

Description

Village Point is seeking an experienced Per-Diem Physical Therapist to join our team!

Village Point is a Springpoint Senior Living Community located in Monroe Township, NJ. We are seeking a Per-Diem Physical Therapist to join our team. At Springpoint, the Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and administering rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Responsibilities:

• Performs and documents an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Plans, prepares, or carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Records prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Administers manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
• Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
• Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Confers with the patient, medical practitioners, or other appropriate parties to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.
• Reviews physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.

Education and Experience:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of an accredited therapy program
• Current NJ Physical Therapist State License
• 401k (Company Match If Eligibility is Met)
• Credit Union
• Voluntary Benefits (including DailyPay!)
• Employee & Resident Bonus Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay Rate: $57/hour

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